Actualités Internationales

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While relations between Paris and Berlin are going through a turbulent period, Giorgia Meloni and Friedrich Merz are displaying an unprecedented rapport. Driven by Mario Draghi's call for "pragmatic federalism," Italy and Germany now intend to take the reins of the European economic recovery. Read the rest of the article by following this link: The Italy-Germany partnership: a new engine ...

The informal seminar held at Alden-Biesen Castle in February 2026 marked a historic turning point: it officially opened the door to a "two-speed Europe." Faced with the urgency of global competition and the inertia of decision-making among the 27 member states, this summit crystallized a new doctrine where unity should no longer be synonymous with immobility, but with federalism for those who d...

Caught between geopolitical urgency and political inertia, the European Union seems condemned to repeat its hesitations. The Draghi report, praised and then largely ignored, nevertheless revives a central question: can Europe still become a power by embracing "pragmatic federalism" without abandoning its values? Read the rest of the article by following this link: Federalism, our horizon?...

Former European Central Bank President Mario Draghi has finally articulated a crucial truth: the EU is a confederation, nothing more, nothing less. However, the confederal structure has exhausted its usefulness. To remain relevant, it must take the final step in its evolution: federation. If we accept that the EU is currently a confederation, then federalism is not an extreme leap, but the natu...

With his hands tied in France, Emmanuel Macron is seeking, during his second term, to make his mark in Europe. In international competition, this is a way to strengthen the single market of 450 million inhabitants that the EU represents, but also to initiate a federal shift – more power to European institutions (the Commission and the Parliament), and less to the member states. Read the rest...

The former governor of the European Central Bank believes that a Europe unable to defend its interests will not be able to preserve its values ​​for long. Mario Draghi advocates for European federalism, in order to become a power in a world of power dynamics. Read the rest of the article by following this link: Mario Draghi praises European federalism as the only way to avoid submission |...

At a time of massive and belligerent resurgence of empires, European impotence can no longer be tolerated, and its implications extend beyond purely economic concerns. To break the deadlock, Alexis Karklins-Marchay proposes a political leap towards federalism. Read the rest of the article by following this link: With its back against the wall, Europe must become more federalist | Les Echos

Invited to receive an honorary  doctorate from KU Leuven (Leuven), former European Central Bank president (2011-2019) Mario Draghi took the opportunity to deliver a powerful speech on the future of Europe. The Italian politician called for  "pragmatic federalism ," a united Europe in matters of defense, foreign policy, and taxation. Read the rest of the article by following this link: Tow...

Former minister Jean-Louis Borloo believes that federalism is the solution to the ills of France in 2026. He presented his project in Strasbourg this Friday, January 30, at the invitation of the European Collectivity of Alsace. Read the rest of the article by following this link: Strasbourg. Former minister Jean-Louis Borloo, roving ambassador of federalism